VIP LOUNGE—EARLY ADMISSION 5:00pm

Introducing the J.P. Wiser’s Decade Series with Don Livermore, Master Distiller — SOLD OUT

Spirit of Toronto is proud to have Dr. Don Livermore, master distiller at Hiram Walker, join us in the VIP Lounge to host the headline masterclass for our 20th anniversary with our beloved Regis Lemaitre acting as his emcee. As part of Wisers’ expanding fanbase, we look forward to having Dr. Don present an inaugural tasting of the J.P. Wiser’s Decade Series as well as a sneak preview of the third installment in the Lot 40 Rye Exploration Series. But moreover, we are especially humbled to have the Don present a one-of-a-kind blend custom crafted for this session to celebrate 20 years of Spirit of Toronto.

(Please note that this session starts at 5:00pm and will be fully catered.)

• J.P. Wiser’s 24 Year Old, 50%

• J.P. Wiser’s 28 Year Old, 48%

• J.P. Wiser’s 42 Year Old, 52%

• Lot 40 Rye Exploration Series #3 – Cherry Wood, 53.6%

• Spirit of Toronto 20th Anniversary Blend, 46.1%

EARLY ADMISSION 5:30pm

Sazerac: North & South with Drew Mayville, Master Blender — SOLD OUT

“Distilling is a science; Blending is an art” — Samuel Bronfman

Spirit of Toronto is thrilled to be welcoming back one of our own, Canadian Drew Mayville, Master Blender at Sazerac. With more than 40 years experience crafting the finest whiskies on both sides of the border, Drew looks forward to sharing his passion for the art of blending as he leads guests through an enviable selection of Sazerac's highly acclaimed American and Canadian whisky portfolios, some of which are rarely available for tasting!

(Please note that this session starts at 5:30pm.)

• Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 45%

• Eagle Rare 10 Year Old, 45%

• Caribou Crossing Single Barrel Canadian Whisky, 40%

• Mister Sam Tribute Whiskey, 64.4%

• Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Old, 45.2%

EARLY ADMISSION 5:30pm

Dunville’s Irish Whiskey: Experience Excellence with Jarlath Watson — SOLD OUT

Born in 1808, the Dunville’s brand was once one of the most famous names in Irish Whiskey and it’s revival is courtesy of Jarlath and the team who established Echlinville, a field-to-glass estate distillery founded in Northern Ireland’s County Down in 2013. The myriad of awards and praise Dunville’s has earned are all well deserved as they set their sights on becoming Ireland’s answer to Macallan. In truth, we think they’ve surpassed this bar, but invite you to judge for yourself with a truly stellar line-up of Dunville’s highly acclaimed single cask releases.

For lovers of fulsome, fruity, sherried whiskey this is a session not to be missed, and one that will leave no doubt as to why the name Dunville’s has regained its rightful place alongside Ireland’s most esteemed whiskeys.

(Please note that this session starts at 5:30pm.)

• Dunville’s Three Crowns Sherry, 43.5% abv

• Dunville's VR 18 Year Old Port Mourant Rum Finish Single Malt Cask, 57.1%

• Dunville's “From our Warehouses”: 21 Year Old Domaine Grand Môle Armagnac Single Malt (Cask 17), 55.9%

• Dunville's “From our Warehouses”: 20 Year Old Oloroso Single Malt Irish Whiskey, 55.8% abv

• Dunville's “From our Warehouses”: 20 Year Old PX Single Malt (Cask 1652), 56.2% abv

• Dunville's “From our Warehouses”: 23 Year Old Palo Cortado Single Malt (Cask 1204), 57.1%

EARLY ADMISSION 5:30pm

Benromach Distillery with Richard Urquhart — SOLD OUT

With a pedigree dating back to 1898, just two pot stills and no automation – anywhere – Benromach is often dubbed ‘the Springbank of the East’ by a growing legion of whisky aficionados across the globe, won over by Benromach’s mission to revive the lightly peated, medium-to-heavy body of Speyside whisky made in the 1950s and 60s. As a fourth-generation member of Gordon & MacPhail, Scotland’s foremost whisky dynasty, Richard is uniquely placed to share the stories of his family’s revival of Benromach distillery and Spirit of Toronto looks forward to having him share the latest releases from this jewel of a distillery.

(Please note that this session starts at 5:30pm.)

• Benromach 15 Years Old, 43%

• Benromach Virgin Oak 2013 Vintage, 46%

• Benromach Air Dried 2012 Vintage, 46%

• Benromach Kiln Dried 2012 Vintage, 46%

• Benromach 40 Years Old 2023 Edition, 53.8%

7:00pm

The Glenlivet 200th Anniversary with Caris Simpson — SOLD OUT

Spirit of Toronto welcomes Caris Simpson, Global Brand Ambassador for Chivas Brothers, for a celebration of The Glenlivet's 200th anniversary as she walks guests through the distillery's rich heritage, exceptional craftsmanship, and exquisite flavours. Caris looks forward to sharing the stories behind select expressions, while explaining the traditions and innovations that make The Glenlivet unique. Get set for a journey through two centuries of whisky excellence, brought to you from the heart of Speyside!

• The Glenlivet 12 Year Old 200th Limited Edition, 43%

• The Glenlivet 21 Year Old, 43%

• The Glenlivet Rum and Bourbon Fusion Cask Selection, 40%

• The Glenlivet Distiller’s Reserve, 40% (TBC)

• The Glenlivet Rare Cask, 40% (TBC)

7:00pm

Michter’s Distillery with Karina Mair — SOLD OUT

Since its rebirth in 1996 the name Michter’s has quickly become a byword for excellence in American whiskey, and we look forward to having regional brand ambassador Karina Mair lead us on a deep dive into grain, yeast, sour mash, entry proof, blending, heated cycling, toasting and barrel chemistry — and anything else that might make Michter’s whiskeys taste even better. This session is for lovers of rich, flavourful sipping whiskey looking to sample the latest unicorns from one of America’s most admired distilleries.

• Michter’s US*1 Kentucky Sour Mash, 43%

• Michter’s US*1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 45.7%

• Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Rye, 56%

• Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 47.2%

• Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye, 46.4%

• Michter’s 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 57.1%

7:00pm

Angel’s Envy: Traditions and Innovations in American Oak with Lucas Twyman — SOLD OUT

Calling all bourbon geeks! We’re excited to welcome Kentucky native and ‘Whiskey Guardian’ Lucas Twyman to his first Spirit of Toronto for a deep dive into all things Angel’s Envy including the effects of oak on spirits maturation, the use of American vs European oak, char levels and secondary maturation. However, the proof is in the taste, and to this end Lucas has assembled a mouthwatering lineup of whiskeys to engage guests and spark a frank and geeky discussion of the benefits and controversies of ‘cask finishing’ in American whiskey.

• Angel’s Envy Bourbon Finished in Port Wine Casks, 43.3%

• Angel’s Envy Rye Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks, 50%

• Angel’s Envy Bourbon Private Selection Single Barrel, 54.8%

• Angel’s Envy Bourbon Cask Strength 2023, 59.1%

• Louisville Distillery Company Unfinished Bourbon (work in progress)